Due to the continuing federal government shutdown that began October 1, 2025, CalFresh benefits will be delayed starting November 1, 2025. This is because the federal government has not provided funding for November CalFresh benefits. Funding is available through October, but will pause November 1, 2025, until the shutdown ends or alternate funding is identified.
According to the California Department of Social Services, you can use your EBT card with any existing benefits as usual during the shutdown. However, no new CalFresh funds will be added until federal funding resumes. Updates will be shared if anything changes.
Continue to submit all required forms and recertifications as normal. There may be processing delays due to the shutdown, but forms should still be submitted.
Yes, you can apply online at BenefitsCal.com or HSA.VenturaCounty.gov/calfresh, by phone at 888-472-4463, or in person at a Ventura County Human Services Agency (HSA) office.
Yes, all local HSA offices remain open. You can visit in person, call 888-472-4463
- 2901 Ventura Road #300, Oxnard
- 4651 Telephone Road, Ventura
- 2900 Madera Road, Simi Valley
- 80 E. Hillcrest Drive #200, Thousand Oaks
- 725 E. Main St. #101, Santa Paula
- 828 W. Ventura St. #200, Fillmore
- 612B Spring Road, #301, Moorpark
- Visit FoodShare.com, 211ventura.org, or dial 2-1-1 for food pantries and meal programs.
- Statewide food bank locator: CaFoodBanks.org/find-food/
Judges cannot start or restart November benefits at this time due to delayed federal funding. Requesting a hearing will not restart CalFresh benefits.
CalWORKs benefits for November 2025 are secure. However, if the shutdown continues, December benefits may be at risk. Medi-Cal is prefunded through December 31, 2025.
Yes. USDA has informed states that households shall receive retroactive benefits once the suspension is lifted upon the availability of federal funding.